Question

Sophia wants a video game. The one she wants costs $38. Sophia has saved $43 toward the video game. How much can Sophia spend and still afford the video game?

Answer 1

$5

Explanation:

Subtract 48 by 38

48 - 38

You are doing this because after you subtract the game cost from what she has at the moment she will have $5 so she can spend $5 and still get the video game.

Answer 2

She can spend $38 and have $5 left.

Explanation:

$43 - $38 = $5. Therefore, she can afford the video game and have $5 left.